MP High Court Stays Coercive Action Against School Peon Transferred Over Allegations Of Religious Conversion

The Madhya Pradesh High Court stayed coercive action against a school peon transferred following allegations of religious conversion. The Court noted that disciplinary actions based on unverified allegations violate service norms and personal liberty. It emphasised that administrative transfers cannot be used as punitive tools without proper inquiry. The interim order ensures procedural fairness and prevents misuse of authority in employment contexts involving sensitive allegations.